Sustainability
Deepening Sustainability Impact
Sustainability solutions that help universities measure, demonstrate and enhance their sustainability performance and societal impact through expert guidance, data-driven insights and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We're excited to partner with Impact HE, founded by Duncan Ross, former Chief Data Officer at Times Higher Education and creator of the THE Sustainability Impact Ratings, to offer a range of solutions that help universities advance their sustainability ambitions and demonstrate their wider societal impact.
Sustainability Solutions
Readiness Review
Identify where your university can perform strongest in the THE Sustainability Impact Ratings before committing to submissions. Our targeted assessment evaluates SDG strengths, evidence gaps and scoring potential, providing a clear submission strategy and actionable recommendations.
Evidence and Submission Development
Turn your university’s sustainability achievements into compelling, submission-ready evidence. We help build robust evidence portfolios, streamline data collection, strengthen internal processes and prepare staff through mock assessments and practical training.
Sustainability Strategy and Reporting Alignment
Simplify sustainability reporting with a unified framework that connects institutional goals, SDG-aligned KPIs and reporting requirements. We help universities build a single evidence base to support rankings, accreditation, leadership dashboards and external reporting, reducing duplication and strengthening strategic decision-making.
System-Level Capacity Building
Strengthen sustainability performance across the higher education sector through tailored masterclasses, training programmes and strategic advisory services. We work with ministries, higher education commissions and university associations to deliver national benchmarking, policy insights and practical guidance that drive sector-wide progress.
Impact Measurement Frameworks
Measure and demonstrate the real-world impact of investments in people, institutions and programmes. We help universities, foundations and funding bodies develop impact frameworks, establish meaningful indicators and track outcomes to strengthen accountability, inform decision-making and demonstrate value to stakeholders.
Thematic Benchmarking and Accountability Frameworks
Develop tailored benchmarking and assessment frameworks that measure what matters most. We help networks, NGOs and funding bodies design meaningful indicators, robust methodologies and governance models to evaluate performance, track progress and recognise impact beyond traditional rankings.
Let's Talk Sustainability Impact
Whether you're looking to strengthen your sustainability strategy, measure your impact or demonstrate progress, we'd love to explore how we can help turn your ambitions into meaningful outcomes. Get in touch using the button below or email Todd or Simone directly.
Testimonials
What our clients say
Through expert consultation, rigorous analysis and access to insightful data, Connect51 developed a foundational report that provided valuable clarity on our current position and performance… The insights gained have informed our strategic thinking.
Danielle SwanepoelExecutive Director of International Relations and Strategic InitiativesMason Korea
